Affiliate Manager

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others. 

SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. 

Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations. 

In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks.

We are looking for an Affiliate Manager for one of our investment products.

Your main tasks will be:

• Identify, recruit, and onboard new affiliates with mainstream and dating traffic that aligns with our brand's target demographic;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing affiliates, providing them with the necessary tools and support to succeed;
• Negotiate and finalize deals with affiliates and partners, ensuring mutually beneficial terms;
• Monitor affiliate performance, analyzing data to identify trends, opportunities, and optimization opportunities;
• Manage budgets and forecasts, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across affiliates' campaigns;
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling affiliate marketing materials and campaigns tailored to dating content;
• Ensure all affiliate content complies with legal standards and ethical guidelines specific to dating content and our brand's values;
• Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor strategies to adapt and innovate our affiliate program continuously;
• Handle affiliate inquiries, concerns, and disputes promptly and effectively, maintaining positive relationships.

We expect from you:

• Proficiency in analyzing campaign data to optimize performance. Ability to interpret data in Excel, generate insights, and report on performance metrics;
• Hands on experience in SEO, SEM and social marketing;
• Experience with CRM and affiliate management tools (e.g., Hasoffers, Affise, Cake);
• Strong skills in budget allocation, management, and optimization across multiple campaigns and platforms to ensure maximum ROI;
• Proficiency in managing multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize based on performance and business objectives;
• A/B Testing & Conversion Optimization: Experience with A/B testing tools and methodologies to improve ad performance and user conversion rates;
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of any programming language, and understanding of tracking technologies (pixels, tracking codes) for accurate campaign tracking and attribution;
• Knowledge of legal, differences and ethical guidelines of dating mainstream traffic;
• English and Russian B2-C1 level.

What do we offer:

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
• Corporate discount for English lessons;
• ​Health benefits. If you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee, according to the paychecks. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• ​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc. 

Sounds good? Join us now!